JF-17 Thunder vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The JF-17 Thunder and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by CAC / PAC and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the JF-17 Thunder vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The JF-17 Thunder has an operational range of 900 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The JF-17 Thunder operates at altitudes up to 16,700 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 12,701 kg MTOW, the JF-17 Thunder is 2.4x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The JF-17 Thunder has been produced in 144 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $30M for the JF-17 Thunder vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 53 years before the JF-17 Thunder (1950 vs 2003).

JF-17 Thunder

Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
CAC / PAC JF-17 Thunder Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer CAC / PAC
First flight 25 August 2003
Year introduced 2007
Number produced 144 units
Average unit price $30 million
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MiG-17 Fresco

Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 10649 units
Average unit price $600K
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JF-17 Thunder

Wing area 24.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.0 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 14.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1960 km/h â—‰
Operational range 900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,700 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,411 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,097 kgf â—‰

MiG-17 Fresco

Wing area 22.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 11.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1193 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,020 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,705 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JF-17 Thunder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 767 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher service ceiling at 16,700 meters (54,790 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JF-17 Thunder is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 55 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JF-17 Thunder or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.

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